Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist in Southampton

hackajob is partnering directly with Arqiva to hire for this role.

Overview

Translate business and functional plans into robust, insightful financial forecasts, plans, and analysis, with a strong emphasis on cash flow, working capital performance, and financial rigour, to support delivery of business objectives in line with internal governance and external regulatory requirements.

Location: Commutable distance to London / Winchester

What's in it for you:

• Up to £78,000
• 10% bonus
• Work Life Smarter - our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%
• A unique wellbeing programme that looks after the whole you
• Access to multiple learning platforms to support your individual development
• Active and diverse networks that build community, support wellbeing and advocate for change
• A comprehensive set of benefits including discounts on big brands, gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave

Plus, you'll play an integral role in protecting the commercial value of Arqiva's sites - a critical part of how we deliver for our customers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of financial forecasting, planning, and analysis frameworks, processes, and systems to embed best-in-class FP&A practices across the organisation.
• Translate business and functional plans into integrated financial forecasts, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Develop and own detailed financial models covering revenue, OPEX, CAPEX, Cost of Sales (CoS), cash flow, and working capital, providing full transparency of drivers and assumptions.
• Take a proactive role in cash flow forecasting and working capital management, including analysis of trends, risks, and opportunities to optimise liquidity and financial performance.
• Provide high-quality financial insight and challenge to commercial and operational stakeholders, strengthening decision-making and ensuring financial implications are clearly understood.
• Support commercial planning by providing robust financial input, ensuring risks are identified early and mitigation actions are built into forecasts.
• Partner with the Director of Business Finance and senior stakeholders to analyse performance against plan, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Actively manage financial risks, particularly around cash, cost control, and forecast accuracy, recommending and driving mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A capabilities, with a focus on enhancing forecasting accuracy, strengthening cash and working capital visibility, and embedding financial discipline across functions.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong grounding in accounting principles and financial controls.
• Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, with a clear FP&A mindset.
• Advanced capability in cash flow modelling and working capital analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.
• High proficiency in financial systems, data, and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders effectively.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Significant, hands-on FP&A experience in a large, complex, B2B organisation, with clear ownership of forecasting and planning cycles.
• Proven track record of translating business strategy into integrated financial plans, including cash flow and working capital forecasting.
• Demonstrable experience in building and improving financial models and FP&A frameworks.
• Strong experience in cash flow management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimisation.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, challenge assumptions, and improve financial outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to link operational drivers to financial performance.

Qualifications:

Fully qualified (or equivalent experience) in a recognised accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.

Why Arqiva:

We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UK's leader in TV and radio broadcast and the country's top smart utilities platform, we are shaping the future of connectivity. Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly where they're needed - whether that's bringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes, connecting millions every day. But it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. At Arqiva, you'll find real connection: supportive teams, active colleague networks and plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community. We'll give you the space and support to grow - whether that's developing your skills, trying something new or taking on fresh challenges. And because there is more to life than work, our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Arqiva, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you!